HEALTH

Synedgen gets FDA clearance to market wound care product OTC
Synedgen has received 510(k) clearance from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration to market its Catasyn Advanced Technology Wound Hydrogel both under the direction of a healthcare professional and OTC.
FDA takes action against use of OTC benzocaine teething products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that OTC teething products containing benzocaine pose a serious risk to infants and children and is asking that companies stop selling these products for such use.

P&G honors Menstrual Hygiene Day global initiative with donation

In honor of the upcoming Menstrual Hygiene Day, Procter & Gamble’s feminine protection brand Always is donating an additional one million period products to confront period poverty.
FDA issues warning letters to marketers of sunscreen pills

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to companies illegally marketing pills and capsules labeled as dietary supplements that make unproven drug claims about protecting consumers from the dangers of sun exposure without meeting the FDA’s standards for safety and effectiveness.
FDA issues warning letters to companies selling kratom products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that it has issued warning letters to three marketers and distributors of kratom products for illegally selling unapproved kratom-containing drug products with unproven claims about their ability to help in the treatment of opioid addiction and withdrawal.
Pharmavite looks to gain deeper insights with new CRM platform

Pharmavite, the maker of Nature Made dietary supplements, has gone live with Astute Solutions’ customer engagement platform to further streamline workflows and improve efficiency, the software vendor recently announced.
Combe expands its Vagisil line

Combe is offering three new SKUs in its Vagisil line of feminine hygiene products, the Vagisil Scentsitive Scents, White Jasmine daily intimate wipes and wash and Peach Blossom daily intimate wash.
Redcon1 supplements coming to Vitamin Shoppe

Redcon1 supplements will be available at all Vitamin Shoppe locations across the United States starting June 1, the manufacturer announced on Monday.
The right stuff: Emerging Brands Report

Hamacher Resource Group’s Future 50 Emerging Brands from 2017 include products that run the gamut from OTC to beauty, from eyedrops to hemorrhoid cream, all of which have set themselves apart from the pack based on sales indicators and community pharmacy distribution.
Former Walgreens exec named Vitamin Shoppe CFO

Vitamin Shoppe, a specialty retailer of nutritional products, has announced the resignation of Brenda Galgano, executive vice president and chief financial officer.